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Liability and compensation for injurious consequences of the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes

Author
Rutinwa B.
Journal/Series
Review of European Community and International Environmental Law (RECIEL) | Vol. 6(1); 7 - 13; 7 p.
Date
1997
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-060561)
Publisher | Place of publication
Basil Blackwell Ltd. | London, UK
Field of application
International
Subject
Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Hazardous substances Transboundary movement of waste Liability/compensation
Geographical area
Africa

Other references

Treaty

Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa and the Control of Transboundary Movement and Management of Hazardous Wastes within Africa

Treaty | Multilateral | Bamako |

Keyword: Waste disposal, PIC-prior informed consent, Precautionary principle, Policy/planning, International relations/cooperation, Radioactive waste, Dispute settlement, Waste management, Marine pollution, Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Packaging/labelling, Education, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazardous waste, Transboundary movement of waste, Liability/compensation, Technology transfer, Pollution control

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001104)

Treaty

Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal

Treaty | Multilateral | Basel |

Keyword: Waste disposal, Technology transfer, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Waste management, Offences/penalties, Recycling/reuse, Dispute settlement, Transboundary movement of waste, Liability/compensation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001003)